Shards of Azuria
Released Aug 2019
Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.
60% positive · 101 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
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Evaluation
Shards of Azuria launched on Steam in Early Access on October 12, 2016, and officially graduated to full release on August 10, 2019 with Build 10. The developer, Blue Potion Games (a solo/small developer led by "Phill"), continued to release feature updates after the 1.0 launch: Build 10.2 (September 4, 2022) brought sound and UI improvements, Build 11 (December 4, 2022) overhauled the inventory and crafting screens, and Build 12 (January 24, 2023) redesigned the in-game HUD. These post-launch patches are improvements to existing systems rather than new major content expansions. The last developer communication of any kind was the Build 12 post on January 24, 2023 — now over three years ago. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no roadmap pointing to upcoming releases. The store description's "Future Plans" section describes the game as a "template to allow for further development," but this is aspirational boilerplate language rather than a concrete commitment. No specific content has ever been announced and left undelivered. The pattern of updates has ceased entirely since January 24, 2023, and the developer has made no statement about future plans since then. The game appears to have reached its final form.
Evidence
Developer announced Build 10 as the official 1.0 release, marking the end of Early Access. Described it as 'the flag pole that will mark the end of the Early Access journey.'
Build 12 released, redesigning the in-game HUD. This is the last developer communication on record.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Blue Potion Games
Achievements
13
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP
About this game
Shards of Azuria is an isometric, craft and build RPG. Create a character and a new world, then start your adventure by waking up in town. You are greeted by the locals of Azuria and begin to find your way around.
The inhabitants of Azuria will assist you on your journey, helping you obtain many Abilities or to satisfy your creative endeavour. Wander into the unknown, build a home and become strong enough to face the lurking evil.
Gameplay Features
Loot, Craft & Get Stronger
Aquire items from fallen enemies or stumble across rare crystals. Use what you find to craft a variety of items, including weapons, armour, decoration or abilities. Pick and mix between what you equip or use from 3 different class types.
Abilities
Most Abilities are aquired through crafting with the support of the 3 class trainers that live in Azuria. The trainers will guide you the process of becoming adept with Mysticism, Cunning or Might. Choose to play with any of the 15+ Abilities of those types.
Create
Dig, destroy walls or build your own home. Shape the area to your desire. Then add colour into the mix with the Paint Blaster!
Future Plans
We feel that Shards of Azuria is a game with the option of extended content in most areas. It is very much a template to allow for further development and on going improvement. But the scope of further development will also depend on the overall reception and interest in the game. Below is a list of potential features that may be developed over time.
The inhabitants of Azuria will assist you on your journey, helping you obtain many Abilities or to satisfy your creative endeavour. Wander into the unknown, build a home and become strong enough to face the lurking evil.
Gameplay Features
- Inventory System with over 150+ items
- Crafting System with over 90+ recipes
- Build a home by placing down blocks, furniture or other objects
- Add colour to your surroundings with the Paint Blaster
- Core RPG mechancis, level up, get stronger and obtain new equipment
- 15+ Abilities to obtain out of 3 different class types
- Diaglogue / Quest system with 6 core NPCs and 20+ quests
- Day Cycle system
- Explore large generated Woodland, Cave and Dungeon areas
- Custom designed Town and Boss areas
- Fight a variety of creatures
- Vanquish a Final Boss
Loot, Craft & Get Stronger
Aquire items from fallen enemies or stumble across rare crystals. Use what you find to craft a variety of items, including weapons, armour, decoration or abilities. Pick and mix between what you equip or use from 3 different class types.
Abilities
Most Abilities are aquired through crafting with the support of the 3 class trainers that live in Azuria. The trainers will guide you the process of becoming adept with Mysticism, Cunning or Might. Choose to play with any of the 15+ Abilities of those types.
Create
Dig, destroy walls or build your own home. Shape the area to your desire. Then add colour into the mix with the Paint Blaster!
Future Plans
We feel that Shards of Azuria is a game with the option of extended content in most areas. It is very much a template to allow for further development and on going improvement. But the scope of further development will also depend on the overall reception and interest in the game. Below is a list of potential features that may be developed over time.
- Multiplayer
- More general content such as items, abilities, new areas, creatures, unique bosses…
- Improved ways to create and build
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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